Firearms and Drugs Charges
About midnight last night, uniform police intercepted a vehicle in the car park of the Kmart/Coles complex, Launceston. Both the driver and passenger were arrested for numerous offences including possessing a dangerous article, possessing a loaded firearm in a public place and drug offences. Further investigations by Northern Drug Investigation Services resulted in the searches…
Police Remembrance Day | 29 September 2016
Police officers will today remember colleagues who have lost their lives while serving and protecting their communities. At commemorative services held around the country as part of National Police Remembrance Day, officers will pause to pay tribute. “Today is an important day, but also a sombre day,” said Acting Commissioner Scott Tilyard. “We remember our…
Email Option for Infringement Notices
Police Infringement Notices will now be able to be emailed directly to people instead of in the post. Acting Deputy Commissioner Richard Cowling said today that stage two of the Police Infringement Notice System (PINS) was being rolled out this month. This means that when police issue infringement notices electronically on their tablet computers, they…
High Range Drink Driver Detected Burnie
At 4.35pm on Tuesday the 27th September 2016 police intercepted a red Ford Falcon sedan on Mount Street, Upper Burnie after concerned members of the public notified police that the male driver was suspected of driving under the influence. As a result the driver was detected with a high range drink driver reading of 0.277.…
Claremont Body Identification
Sadly, police have identified the body located yesterday on the foreshore near Mitcham Avenue in Claremont to be Mrs Judith Emery. Mrs Emery was reported missing from Claremont on Saturday, 25 September 2016. Police have no evidence of suspicious activity but ask that anyone who may have seen an elderly lady in the cliff top…
Forthside Road Crash Victim Name Released
Police have released the name of the man killed in a single vehicle crash on Forthside Road at Forthside yesterday evening. He was Timothy David Bryan, 36, of Latrobe. Investigations into the crash are continuing.
NSW Fugitive Arrested in Tasmania 26-Sep-2016
At approximately 1pm on Monday, 26 September 2016, members from Tasmania Police arrested a man from NSW who was a fugitive wanted by NSW Police. Following NSW Police intelligence that indicated the man may be in Tasmania; an investigation commenced which resulted in the location and arrest of the fugitive at Claremont Village Shopping Centre.…
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash, Forthside Road, Forthside
Emergency Services this evening attended the scene of a single vehicle crash on Forthside Road at Forthside. A 36 year old Latrobe man was confirmed deceased at the scene as a result of this crash. Another male who was travelling in this vehicle was taken to the Mersey Community Hospital for examination. No details of…
Appeal for witnesses re body recovered at Claremont
Police have this morning recovered the body of a deceased elderly woman from the foreshore near Mitcham Ave in Claremont in the state’s South. Anyone who may have seen an elderly lady in the cliff top area between lunchtime Saturday and this morning is asked to make contact with police. She was wearing grey trousers/leggings…
Single Motor Cycle Fatal Crash At Tasman Highway Orielton 25/08/2016
Police attended the scene of a single vehicle crash at Black Charlies Opening, Tasman Highway, Orielton. A 79 year old Claremont man was riding with other motor cyclists in a northerly direction at about 10:20 am when he lost control of his motor cycle and collided with Armco railing. The rider was unable to be…